May 4, 2022 // AO: Paradise Island // Wheatfields // 48 degrees
Today marked the first day of the new Paradise Island. YHC was nervous and anxious for this day. After three and a half years at Paradise Bakery the group was embarking upon new territory. There were many questions going though my head. Will the PAX like the new site? Will the change prevent people from coming out? Is the route I have planned be enough? Will Q source at Wheatfields be good? Will Wheatfields remember that F3 Omaha will be there this morning? A lot of things to consider, but many people played a part into helping make this decision and whether YHC is ready or not the day has come. He was overwhelmed by the number of people that showed up. There was some mumblechatter early about where the flags were located and some playful ribbing, but YHC played along.
PAX: (26) Swinger, Dirty Bird, Tater Tot, Sparty, Grillz, Chucky, Smashmouth, Armbar, Bubbles, Side Dish, Black Lung, The Plague, Red Ranger, Khakis (Respect), Toto, Cataracts, Almost Famous, Vandelay (Respect), Red Baron, TC (Respect), Waterboy, Lansbury, Ditty, Gunner, Slow Pitchaaaa, Flanders
Q: Icy Hot
The PAX was promptly welcomed at 515am by the Qic with the F3 mission statement, core principles, the disclaimer, and the creedo. No FNGs were present.
The PAX moseyed to the Clubhouse parking lot for warm-a-rama
- SSH 20 IC
- Tappy Taps 10 IC
- Big Ones 10 IC
- Imperial Walkers 10 IC
Thang
The PAX took off from there on the same path that the PAX has grown accustomed to around Regency Lake. The first stop was at the dock.
Stop 1:
- Burpees 10
- Merkins 15
- Jump Squats 20
Continue on the run to the bottom of the rose.
Stop 2:
- Burpees 10
- Merkins 15
- Jump Squats 20
- LBCs 20 IC
Continue up the rose.
Stop 3: 10 count
- Burpees 10
- Merkins 15
- Jump Squats 20
- LBCs 20 IC
From here the PAX moseyed back towards Fieldcrest Dr. to begin the run back to the shovel flags. The rest of this route would be new to the PAX. The group stopped halfway down Fieldcrest Drive to allow the group to stay together.
Stop 4:
LBC 25 IC
The PAX continued the mosey taking the walking path between the houses to Pacific Street where the group continued to run until reaching the median at 101st Street and Pacific.
Stop 5:
Burpees 10
The PAX continued to the shovel flags for Mary.
6MOM
- American Hammers Rancid Style 27 IC
Announcements/Prayers
Brick Builder May 21st 8-10am. Get your teams together. Volunteers needed. There will be an area for babysitting.
TClaps to everyone here today to support Paradise Island and the AO site move. Much appreciated!
Prayer’s for Chitwood’s brother
COT
Change does not change tradition, it strengthens it. Change is a challenge and opportunity. – Prince Phillip
Today, we departed from One Pacific Place, but yet we were able to continue to involve some of the same elements such as the lake and the rose that we have enjoyed at Paradise Island since November 27, 2018. We will continue with the same tradition of trying to become better men, husbands, and fathers with Q source immediately following todays beatdown and every Wednesday right here. Change can be difficult because we like the status quo and what we have done by changing locations may be deemed minor by some it is a great example of how we can grow. As humans and I am just as guilty, we resist change, get upset when things do not go as planned, or take out our frustrations on others when there are sudden changes that cause disruption in our lives. We will find reasons to dislike the new reality. As we go on today have a little patience and understanding because we will be thrown some curveballs today, but they will create an opportunity for you to grow by your response.
Today, was a success and I look forward to seeing what future Q’s decide to do with this new location. Today, was a great reminder to me why F3 Omaha is so special!
Aye!
Icy Hot